U17’s win again to stay top of the league

Buxton u17 Junior Colts: 34 Oldham u17 Junior Colts: 0
This was another hard fought win for Buxton, who started rather hesitantly and took time to get into their stride, before finally taking hold of the game.
Tricky weather conditions (this was the first wet and windy [...]

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U17’s extend winning run to stay top of table

Hoylake u17 Junior Colts: 15 Buxton u17 Junior Colts: 36
Another hard fought, well earned victory for Buxton which extends their unbeaten run and sees them retain top spot in the league.
Although their play was a bit scrappy at times and the support sometimes a little slow in getting to [...]

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Runaway Victory for U17’s

Dukinfield u17s: 0 Buxton u17s: 77
This was an easy win for Buxton against the league’s bottom placed club, next week they face a much tougher challenge against third placed Furness.
Buxton put on the pressure right from the start, with the ball swiftly into the hands of centre Shaun Chapman who was pulled up abruptly, but [...]

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Upcoming Fixtures for 19th and 20th

Following games confirmed for the weekend:
Saturday:
1st XV v Ruskin Park – away KO 3pm
2nd XV v Congleton – HOME KO 3pm
3rd XV v Bowden – away KO 3pm
Sunday:
Mini/junior – training/registration
U17’s v Dukinfield – away KO 12.30pm

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U17’s Romp Home

Buxton u17s: 27 Congleton u17s: 7
This was a game that, technically as far as the league was concerned, Buxton had won before the kick off.
Congleton arrived three players short and without a recognised front row, but Buxton gallantly lent three players [...]

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Mansfield Colts 51 vs Buxton Colts 7

Buxton played this difficult encounter a player short for the majority of the game.
Mansfield started strongly and pushed Buxton deep into their own half. They capitalised on early errors as the Buxton players adjusted to new positions and new team-mates.
Within ten minutes Mansfield had scored two tries and were looking comfortable. Buxton began to gain [...]

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Buxton Colts 90 v Uttoxeter 7

Buxton were eager to start this season well having had two earlier matches postponed.
They travelled to Uttoxeter with a weakened side and borrowed two players to make up the team. Despite this they started strongly and scored the first try within five minutes. A second and third try quickly followed and the game became a [...]

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